When someone disrespects someone else, either verbally or physically, just because they are from another state. Usually has to deal with northern states vs. southern states, like in the Civil War. Or if the person doing the disrespecting is from Texas.
Texan: I hate Pennsylvanians. Them and their damned ketchup. (Heinz Ketchup originated from Pennsylvania)
Pennsylvanian: Don't be a statesist, dude. Hate isn't kool.
Texan: Screw you.
Pennsylvanian: Don't be a statesist, dude. Hate isn't kool.
Texan: Screw you.
by pr1nn13s September 16, 2009
prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership to other states than the one they are vacationing in or residing in.
I noticed when Jacob sees anouther car in traffic with anouther states license plate he gets quite aggravated. I think he's becoming "statesist".
by Crobx2 August 23, 2023